Subaru Forester Exterior 1999 2000 User Manual

[W3A0] 5-1SERVICE PROCEDURE

3. Front Bumper

2. Fuel Flap

A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. FUEL FLAP

1) Remove bolts which hold hinge to vehicle body,
and detach fuel flap and hinge as a unit.

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2) Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Make sure the clearance between the fuel flap
and vehicle body is equal at all points.

2. FUEL FLAP OPENER

3. Front Bumper

A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

2) Remove front fog light. <Ref. to 6-2 [W13A0].>

3) Remove the front grille. <Ref. to 5-1 [W12A0].>

4) Remove the extension of both sides.

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5) Remove the seven clips and then detach plate
(A).

1) Remove driver’s seat and rear seat cushion.

2) Turn over the floor mat (driver’s side).

3) Remove all clips which hold cable.

4) Disconnect cable (A) from pull handle (B).

5) Detach pull handle by removing bolts.

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6) Detach fuel lock holder by turning it.

7) Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
After installing opener cable, ensure it moves
smoothly.

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6) Remove under cover. <Ref. to 5-1 [W13A0].>

7) Remove the seven clips from under side of
bumper.

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